HUCKABEE ON THE ISSUES - PART II

Note: this is "Part II" and is only a brief summary of the issues from Mike Huckabee, more in depth info is at the official website at:
http://www.mikehuckab...

Taxes/Economy

I support the FairTax. (for more info - see the "Fair Tax" page)

As Governor of Arkansas, I cut taxes and fees almost 100 times, saving the taxpayers almost $380 million. I left a surplus of nearly $850 million, which I urged should go back to the people.

Our massive deficit is not due to Americans' being under-taxed, but to the government's over-spending.

Marriage

I support and have consistently supported passage of a federal constitutional amendment that defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
As Governor of Arkansas, I led the successful effort to pass a similar state constitutional amendment in 2002.

As Governor of Arkansas, I led the successful effort to make our state only the third to adopt "covenant" marriage.

Our true strength comes from our families.

Energy Independence
The first thing I will do as President is send Congress my comprehensive plan for energy independence. We will achieve energy independence by the end of my second term.

Achieving energy independence is vital to achieving success both in the war on terror and in globalization. Energy independence will help guarantee both our safety and our prosperity.

We have to explore, we have to conserve, and we have to pursue all avenues of alternative energy: nuclear, wind, solar, hydrogen, clean coal, biodiesel, and biomass.

Immigration

Securing our borders must be our top priority and has reached the level of a national emergency.

Foreign Policy: Israel

I am a steadfast supporter of Israel, our staunch ally in the War on Terror, the only fully-functioning democracy in the Middle East, and our greatest friend in that region.

The United States must remain true to its long-standing commitment to the Israeli people.

Crisis Management

You need to know that your President will calmly and confidently lift you up in a crisis. During the massive emergency of Hurricane Katrina, when local, state, and federal governments were in melt-down, I stepped forward and directed the rescue and relief of 75,000 victims. Our island of success in a sea of failure was one of the reasons Time magazine named me one of America's five best governors.

I will remove FEMA from the Department of Homeland Security and restore it to Cabinet status, so that the Director reports directly to me. My FEMA Director will have sterling credentials, including extensive, hands-on experience in disaster response.